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 The VMM 200, a sophisticated new vessel motion monitoring solution from Kongsberg Seatex, Kongsberg Maritime's specialist position reference and satellite positioning division, is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of operations where accurate vessel motion data is critical. This unique new attitude determination solution is the first of its kind and is made possible through decades of position and motion reference experience and deliveries. Until the release of the VMM 200, real-time monitoring of the vessel motions in 6-degrees-of-freedom in any point from one motion sensor source has not been possible. The VMM 200 takes input from Kongsberg Seatex's own Motion Reference Units (MRU) and Seapath. It also integrates data from existing navigation and weather sensors. Many vessels already have the majority of these sensors onboard and the VMM is able to combine their data to ensure that an accurate representation of a vessel's motion at various points can be presented within its user-friendly interface. "By combining the MRU, navigation and meteorological sensor input, the VMM 200 enables the user to monitor the motion of any user defined point of interest on the vessel. The system will give alarms and warnings when the motion level exceeds user-defined limits," comments Finn Otto Sanne, VMM Product Manager, Kongsberg Seatex. "The vessel motion data supplied by the VMM 200 has never been available before in such a dedicated format." The VMM 200 presents real time vessel motion data in addition to real time statistical analysis and includes data recording functionality. The presentation of trends in vessel motion helps operators to define limits at certain points of a vessel with alarms and warnings to ensure operations do not take place when it is unsafe to do so. This makes the VMM 200 a decision support tool for marine operations such as light well intervention, offshore crane operations, module handling on deck and over moonpool, and launch & recovery of ROVs. The VMM 200 is a two module solution with a Processing and an Operator Unit connected via Ethernet (sensors can be connected via Ethernet or serial). The Processing Unit runs all critical computations independent from the user interface on the Operator Unit to ensure continuous and reliable operation. Multiple Operator Units can be connected to the same Processing Unit in a networked architecture. The Operator Units present the vessel motion data in a clear and easy to understand format to ensure decision making based on the available data is as efficient as possible. Based on many years of knowledge, experience and development as well as a large number of delivered sensors for attitude determination worldwide, KONGSBERG now offers a software tool to analyze motion and weather data. The Vessel Motion Monitor (VMM) system interfaces a range of sensors for accurate monitoring of any point on a vessel. Sensors typically interfaced are Motion Reference Units (MRU), meteorological and navigation sensors. Extensive recording functionality is also included. Motion limit monitoring The VMM 200 enables the user to monitor the motion of any user defined point of interest on the vessel. The system will give alarms and warnings when the motion level exceeds user-defined limits. Statistical analysis The VMM 200 performs statistical analysis of the time series and presents the result to the user in real time. Based on the sensor input over a given time period, statistical values are calculated and presented. Typical values are: * Average values and periods * Standard deviation * Root Mean Square (RMS) * Maximum and minimum values Extensive Recording The Vessel Motion Monitor includes extensive recording functionality. The amount of data variables recorded and the duration of the recording period is only limited by hard-disk capacity. It records data on a binary format at a selectable data rate (maximum 10 Hz). A tool is available for converting the binary data to ASCII-format for further post-processing of the data in a preferred software package like Excel, Matlab and similar. System Architecture  The Vessel Motion Monitor is a two module solution with a Processing and an Operator Unit connected via Ethernet. The Processing Unit runs all critical computations independent from the user interface on the Operator Unit to ensure continuous and reliable operation. Several Operator Units can be connected to the same Processing Unit in a networked architecture. On each operator unit, the operator can select views that fits his operation. Optional Functionality On request the system can be delivered with interface to wave radar. On the Operator Unit 2D wave radar spectrum, significant wave height, wave period, length and direction will be shown in one of the views on the screen. Optionally also weather forecasts can be monitored in the VMM 200 with trend on wave height and direction together Key features * Data input from MRU H & 5 units and Seapath 200 * An unlimited number of user defined monitoring points available * Recording and playback functionality * User defined alarm and warning limits * Statistical analysis * Time-series plots * Serial and Ethernet input and output of sensor data * User configurable Human-Machine-Interface * A range of sensor protocols are supported More information * Request more information about this product click here 
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